Things to do in Shimbashi, Kanto: The Best Tours

Join us on a 3-hour tour to enjoy Japanese sake, incredible cocktails and world-famous Japanese whisky paired with local dishes. Tokyo has an amazing nightlife culture. We will explore some of the most interesting spots, try local beverages and learn about the best rice wines then end our evening with cocktails that you will never forget. Hidden gem drinking holes, standing bars, craft beer, high-end cocktails and whisky: this is what you will experience thanks to our local and knowledgeable guide. This tour takes you to the heart of Tokyo’s historic after-work spots as well as to the center of city’s booming cocktail culture as we visit some of the best bars in the metropolis. Along the way, we’ll sample delicious libations, swap tales of the salaryman life and the infamous Ginza Bubble era. We will try some of the most creative spirits, and discover some of the best places to relax over handcrafted cocktails in Tokyo. This tour includes all your drinks and different food tastings!

Inclusions: 4 stops with sake, whisky and cocktail tastings included, local dishes, pairings, shared plates, bar snacks, Local English speaking guide

Exclusions: Hotel pick up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge) , Gratuity, Transportation costs, Additional drinks or food (not included but possible to purchase at guest expense)

A highly recommended MUST DO activity if you want to avoid the “touristy” areas! Go to local spots and try different kinds of seasonal and authentic dishes for an unforgettable culinary journey. We begin our tour by entering the chasm of eateries overrun on a nightly basis by the working class of Japan. Then we will stop for local bites and an introduction to drinking and dining culture in Tokyo, and then continue to wind our way to head to another spot that specializes in Oden, a standard of Japanese home-cooking that just cannot be missed. Then you will get to try Yakitori- world-famous Japanese meat and veggie BBQ skewers grilled over charcoal in a classic "Under the Tracks" restaurant. After, you will have a chance to indulge in a savory bowl of RAMEN. We will show you how to order, what the basics are, and help you practice your SLURPING techniques! Finally taste a special traditional dessert, where you will have the opportunity to watch this being cooked in front of you.

Inclusions: 5 Food Stops, One drink included, Dessert included, Local English speaking guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Transportation costs , Additional drinks or food

Experience Tokyo’s culinary hidden gems on this 3-hour food tour exploring through 3 very famous and must-see neighborhoods in Tokyo! Starting off in Yurakucho, exploring Ginza and ending in Shimbashi, your guide will show you the sights, sounds, and most importantly, the tastes of Tokyo that most tourists do not get to experience. Step into the narrow streets of the red lanterns and neon signs where you can find yourself back in the 70s of Japan. You’ll see local izakaya (pubs) frequented by locals and enjoy 2 food stops in this area. Continuing in Ginza, you'll explore some interesting food spots like a famous Sembei (rice cracker) shop dating back to the early 1800’s! Soon after you will go to a special restaurant to taste amazing seasonal dishes. Then you will have dessert and wander over to Shimbashi, home to some of the most authentic local eateries and izakayas in Tokyo. Join this tour and have the chance to dine with locals for an evening you’ll surely never forget.

Inclusions: Local guide, Regional food tastings including dessert, 2 complimentary drinks, Five food stops

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation costs , Additional drinks or food

Join one of our hosts in Tokyo and sip cocktails forty stories up in the air, slurp down ramen noodles nibble snacks at a six-seater bar or drink sake in historic yokocho (alleyways). Eat everything from convenience store fried chicken to sushi from a department store basement, unusual ramen inside a train stations to yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) at impossibly small izakaya bars. Just bring your stretchy pants! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 4 hours with a Local Host, 6-8 foods to taste selected by your Local Host based on your preferences, 1 beer and 1 cup of sake or highball, or 2 soft drinks, carefully selected for you by your host, Tastings of unique Japanese soft drinks from street side vending machines or convenience stores, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks other than the ones included in the experience, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities

Have a wonderful food and walking experience through 3 famous places in Tokyo. Enjoy local delicious food and watch the street view in these location, check different kind of shops. Make yourself feel like a local person.

Inclusions: Five food stops, 2 drinks, Local guide, Dessert

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, Additional drinks or food, Transportation fee, Gratuities

With our tour, you can experience eating & drinking like Japanese locals. The tour is held in very unique neighborhood called Shimbashi, AKA Salaryman Town. There are fun salaryman (businessman) enjoy drinking after their hard day of work. Let's drink with them and become friends! Also, "all you can drink" system is very popular with Japanese. You make your own drinks, so you can adjust the amount of alcohol and other items when you make your own Japanese cocktail. Come and join us and make a memorable night in Tokyo!

Inclusions: All you can drink for 1 hour, Various food at the 1st restaurant + tasty gyoza vendor food

Exclusions: Drink at the 2nd stop. Food & Drinks at the last stop